So, Ridley in for Hurley and Clarke for Mutch. That’s how adventurous the selection committee will get. McNiece, for a midfielder, should be dropped as well but there’s little confidence that will happen. Parish should stay. He’s the future. Here’s hoping selection sends a powerful message of intent.

McKenna might be able to play as a mid now, but would need to actually train with the midfield group over a pre-season to learn stoppage craft. As to general field play, sure, he is fine at that as it would be part of the press drills they have been doing for some time.

I figure the season is largely shot, so now it’s play time. Start working on what we want next season and beyond. If we manage to rise up the ladder a bit, then good, things are gelling already. If we don’t, viva la draft pick. Win win for mine.